Simon Thakur, creator of Ancestral Movement, blends evolutionary biology and traditional practices to help people reconnect with nature. He discusses how modern life disconnects us from our innate movements and the wisdom of our ancestors. The conversation highlights the importance of embodiment, such as mindfulness and yoga, as tools for deeper personal awareness. Thakur also delves into the interconnectedness of humans and animals, emphasizing empathy and understanding through nature. His insights challenge us to rethink our relationship with the environment.

Rewilding is a philosophy & set of values which enable us to live like humans once again. In a world that is rife with disconnection & deterioration of human societies & landscapes, rewilding gives us a framework to guide us back into a connected way of living. It is about bridging the concepts & land-based lifestyles of hunter gatherers & using those beliefs & practises to guide us forward into a way of living that is connected to each other & the land. Peter Michael Bauer is an anthropologist, experimental archeologist, historian & life-long community organiser. His work focuses on the social & environmental impacts of the neolithic revolution & how understanding these impacts can provide us with solutions to the 6th mass extinction. Since the early 2000's Peter has been an integral catalyst in the human rewilding movement. This movement works to create resilience through the return to place-based regenerative subsistence strategies, inspired by those that exist outside of and those that existed prior to agrarian states (Indigenous folks). Peter is also an author, rewilding & ancestral skills teacher & founder fo Rewild Portland. Website https://www.rewildportland.com/Peters Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/petermichaelbauer/?hl=enRewild Portland IG https://www.instagram.com/rewildportland/References: Ishmael by Daniel QuinnAgainst the Grain by James ScottRewilding the West by Dave Foreman  Podcast with Dr. Leonard Martin https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NK5jRcTEl7Dy4URKBynj9?si=0fe3c2861b9e460c

Dr Theresa Emmerich Kamper is a renowned teacher of ancestral skills specialising in traditional leather making. With a PHD in Prehistoric Leather analysis & 30 years of hands on experience with traditional tanning, Theresa is a wealth of knowledge in this field and has a lot of fascinating survival experiences to share.Theresa was on season 8 of the TV series Alone in the US where she spent 69 days surviving in the arctic. She was also on bbc's Surviving the Stone Age, a month long wilderness survival experience using only stone-age equipment.   Topics discussed:- The science of traditional tanning methods- Making clothing with buckskin- Archeological findings of leather- Theresa's time out on Alone season 8- Surviving the Stone Age experience - Prehistoric technologies - Humans have been shaped by our prehistoric past- Raw hide boat adventure- Animal craft workshops - Theresa's upcoming Centre for Ancient TechnologiesFind Theresa at http://www.theresaemmerich.com/ and on FB as Theresa Emmerich & IG as Traditional Leather.

Miriam Lancewood lived in the NZ wilderness with her partner for 7 years surviving off rations and meat that Miriam hunted with her bow & arrow. In this conversation we speak of the liberation of a simple natural existence. How her mind and body changed from a modern pace to a much slower more in tune way of being. The illusion of time & security, how none of it matters when you are living fully in the moment out in the wild. The innate memory of hunting & connecting with the land in such an intimate way. Her insights on social programming and how it all falls away when you spend long enough in the wild. The power of discomfort and how it builds resilience and a sense of being truly alive. This is a remarkable conversation of Miriam’s journey of being a modern nomad, a refreshing perspective of choosing freedom & living life in a way that is in close relationship to nature. For more info head to www.miriamlancewood.com

Tyson Yunkaporta, a researcher and arts critic, dives into a raw conversation about modern society's disconnect from Indigenous ways of living. He discusses how neurodivergence challenges societal norms and critiques the oversimplified narratives about climate change. Tyson emphasizes the need for symbiotic social structures and the importance of storytelling in fostering community resilience. His insights into embracing ancestral wisdom and navigating the complexities of the present resonate powerfully amidst a cluttered media landscape.

Andrew Turbill, a dedicated nature connection practitioner and avian ecologist, dives deep into the fascinating world of bird language and our relationship with nature. He discusses the unique evolution of Australia’s songbirds and their significance in understanding ecology. Turbill emphasizes the cognitive benefits of observing wildlife, advocating for a deeper connection with the environment. He also highlights the importance of listening to the land, tracking predator alarms, and experiencing the joy that comes from reconnecting with nature.

This is a thoroughly insightful conversation with Holistic Health Coach Asher Cloran about his journey from veganism to ancestral nutrition. We cover a lot of topics including: - the holistic approach to health, movement, life style, sleeping, breathing & connection to nature - eating an Ancestral diet in a modern world - relationship to food - conscious eating - the spectrum of healthy living - traditional and seasonal eating - the importance of metabolic health - health as a life style not a destination. Asher Cloran is the CEO of Nature & Science based education platform “Life Rocks”. Find more on Asher at www.liferocks.school and Life Rocks instagram.

This is a brief introduction on Wild Beings, what we stand for and what to expect on this podcast series.